Description
These Copycat P.F. Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful and healthy Asian-inspired appetizer or light meal featuring ground chicken cooked with aromatic garlic, ginger, and hoisin sauce, served in crisp lettuce leaves for a refreshing crunch. Perfect for a quick dinner or entertaining, this recipe balances savory, sweet, and spicy elements with a satisfying texture from water chestnuts and green onions.
Ingredients
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Sauce
- 3 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
- 2 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. Sriracha (optional)
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
Chicken Mixture
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp. freshly grated ginger
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1/2 cup canned water chestnuts, drained and sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
To Serve
- Large leafy lettuce leaves (separated)
- Cooked white rice (optional)
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, Sriracha (if using), and sesame oil until smooth and well combined.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and freshly grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook chicken: Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Continue cooking until the chicken is opaque and nearly fully cooked through.
- Add sauce and finish cooking: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken mixture and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly and the chicken to cook completely. Remove from heat and stir in sliced water chestnuts and green onions. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Spoon cooked white rice, if using, and a large scoop (about 1/4 cup) of the chicken mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Sriracha is optional; adjust the amount to your desired spice level or omit for a milder version.
- Water chestnuts add crunch, but you can substitute with chopped celery for a similar texture.
- If you prefer a lower sodium dish, ensure your soy sauce and hoisin sauce are low-sodium versions.
- This recipe can be adapted using ground turkey or tofu for alternative proteins.
- Serve with steamed jasmine or basmati rice for a more filling meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe with 2 lettuce leaves)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
